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Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena

2.5 star property

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Exterior detail
Coffee service
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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524 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT, 59601
  • Place, Cathedral of St. Helena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Helena Civic Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Montana State Capitol
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Helena

With a stay at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena, you'll be centrally located in Helena, within a 10-minute walk of Cathedral of St. Helena and Helena Civic Center. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Great Northern Carousel and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Exploration Works.
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What's nearby

  • Cathedral of St. Helena - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Helena Civic Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Great Northern Carousel - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carroll College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Montana State Capitol - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bagel Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪RB Drive-in - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gold Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Tapworks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Windbag Saloon & Grill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena

Motel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Cathedral of St. Helena
Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Helena motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 47 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones with free local calls, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.0

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 392 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed comfortable, seemed clean, nice staff…. Dated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

kirk, seattle

Business traveller
This is a perfectly serviceable hotel. Nothing fancy. A little on the run down side, but clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to downtown restaurants, I especially liked the Parrot Candy and Ice Cream Shop on Last Chance Gulch, and the Windbag restaurant for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty . For $139 dollars find somewhere else
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and access to downtown. Parking was tight at night but that didn’t affect me. Staff was attentive to my needs- mainly a used lightbulb. The room lacked a sheer curtain which would have been nice since I was on the lower level and many people passed by. Also bathroom door stuck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lois, Tucson

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is very nice and friendly.it was a peaceful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with partner
I was a little skeptical about the safety of this place. It didn't seem too safe with men walking around BUT there were no problems and no one bothered us and everyone seemed pleasant. However, I would not stay if I was by myself and being female. It IS rundown and I didn't take a shower nor sit on the slip-covered chair but that is just me. Overall, good place to stop for a night. Price was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Madison

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salli

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute property. Would be neat to see it fully restore to vintage style. It’s dated but clean. The staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

bradley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Staff was wonderful and helpful. I’d give her 10 stars if possible. Room was disappointing. Toilet barely flushed, very run down feeling. Wouldn’t recommend but better than some places I’ve stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay and gets the job done. It’s definitely dated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was nice, in a great location and staff was very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a clean quiet budget motel. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Terry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of homeless people hanging out in the park across the street. The room smelled. The plumbing badly needed maintenance. It barely made 2 stars, probably more like 1 1/2 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean and close to everything. Classic design and well furnished.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karrin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

DONALD

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff, pleasant place to stay. My room had a funny noise coming from within the wall all night? Bother me that much, but I’m sure it would bother somebody else.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025